Superbike Concorso Round One - Fontana, California

Great weather and lots of eye candy. Must be the Fontana AMA Superbike races and the kickoff of the Ducati Superbike Concorso - Round One!

2009-02-12T19:59:37Z

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Great weather and lots of eye candy. Must be the Fontana AMA Superbike races and the kickoff of the Ducati Superbike Concorso - Round One!

Here's how it works - 5 rounds, 4 at AMA Superbike races and 1 on line will send a total of 10 Ducati Superbikes to the final shoot out at Laguna Seca AMA in September. Best Superbike Overal ...

2009-02-12T20:01:22Z

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Here's how it works - 5 rounds, 4 at AMA Superbike races and 1 on line will send a total of 10 Ducati Superbikes to the final shoot out at Laguna Seca AMA in September. Best Superbike Overal ...

Normally full of Ducati new motorcycles, this weekend the Ducati truck is host to a bevy of beautys of another level. (Those are the new bikes parked out front)

2009-02-12T19:59:36Z

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Normally full of Ducati new motorcycles, this weekend the Ducati truck is host to a bevy of beautys of another level. (Those are the new bikes parked out front)

The premise is simple: If it was considered a Superbike in it's day, it's eligible, from 1972 to now.

2009-02-12T19:59:15Z

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The premise is simple: If it was considered a Superbike in it's day, it's eligible, from 1972 to now.

There wasn't a single entry that wasn't worth a long look - entries ranged from a perfectly period correct F1 to a 999S with lots of models in between.

2009-02-12T20:01:15Z

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There wasn't a single entry that wasn't worth a long look - entries ranged from a perfectly period correct F1 to a 999S with lots of models in between.

This 1992 888 SP4 is about as rare as they get. 15 years old, it looks fresh out of the crate, combined with it's obscurity, this was the Best Original winner.

2009-02-12T20:00:15Z

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This 1992 888 SP4 is about as rare as they get. 15 years old, it looks fresh out of the crate, combined with it's obscurity, this was the Best Original winner.

From the bike description card: his is an original, unrestored 1992 Ducati 888 SP4. The "SP" designation signifies "Sport Production," a limited series of race inspired, and race tuned bik ...

2009-10-10T07:59:41Z

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From the bike description card: his is an original, unrestored 1992 Ducati 888 SP4. The "SP" designation signifies "Sport Production," a limited series of race inspired, and race tuned bik ...

That Phil Delio, President of the Santa Barbara Ducati Owners club and Pierre Terblanche, designer of among other things, this 888 SP4. Pierre took a long satisfactory look and declared "It ...

2009-02-12T19:59:34Z

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That Phil Delio, President of the Santa Barbara Ducati Owners club and Pierre Terblanche, designer of among other things, this 888 SP4. Pierre took a long satisfactory look and declared "It ...

Phil fielded "Is this for sale's" all day. His reply? "I get asked that a lot"

2009-02-12T20:02:40Z

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Phil fielded "Is this for sale's" all day. His reply? "I get asked that a lot"

That's Gary Patton's 1986 Ducati F1. This bike has lots of documented racing history. It's perfectly "period correct" and beautifully preserved, amazing given it's miles on the track. Combin ...

2009-02-12T20:01:47Z

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That's Gary Patton's 1986 Ducati F1. This bike has lots of documented racing history. It's perfectly "period correct" and beautifully preserved, amazing given it's miles on the track. Combin ...

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2009-02-12T20:01:52Z

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Want to hear it run? Part of the contest involves listening to the music of the machine. Check out Pierre Terblanche's response - this thing is LOUD.

2009-06-29T06:42:26Z

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Want to hear it run? Part of the contest involves listening to the music of the machine. Check out Pierre Terblanche's response - this thing is LOUD.

Gary Patton and his racing F1

2009-02-12T20:03:18Z

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Gary Patton and his racing F1

That's Mike Lancaster. He's the "guru" of the Ducati Owners Group of Sin City. Mike is known nationwide for his mechanical skills and attention to detail - If this bike looks familier it mig ...

2009-02-12T20:03:08Z

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That's Mike Lancaster. He's the "guru" of the Ducati Owners Group of Sin City. Mike is known nationwide for his mechanical skills and attention to detail - If this bike looks familier it mig ...

From the info card displayed with the bike: Completed in 2000, this ground up custom Ducati that started off as a bare 1997 916 frame. It is intended to look like a Superbike/Monster sort o ...

2009-10-10T07:27:24Z

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From the info card displayed with the bike: Completed in 2000, this ground up custom Ducati that started off as a bare 1997 916 frame. It is intended to look like a Superbike/Monster sort o ...

This sort of Ducati is hard to photograph, there's so many things to look at and the camera prefers to focus in a limited area.

2009-02-12T20:01:42Z

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This sort of Ducati is hard to photograph, there's so many things to look at and the camera prefers to focus in a limited area.

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2009-02-12T20:00:04Z

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Tighten up the shot and you begin to see what I mean

2009-02-12T20:01:18Z

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Tighten up the shot and you begin to see what I mean

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2009-02-12T19:59:33Z

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The winner of Best Modified

2009-02-12T20:01:34Z

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The winner of Best Modified

The judging goes on all weekend but gets serious on Sunday. Decisions must be made. Sunday morning the owners gather to meet the judges, run the bikes and share the stories with the judges a ...

2009-02-12T20:02:05Z

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The judging goes on all weekend but gets serious on Sunday. Decisions must be made. Sunday morning the owners gather to meet the judges, run the bikes and share the stories with the judges a ...

That's Rick Garrison on the right with the judges (from left) Rich Lambrechts, Pierre Terblanche and Brian Slark. Most of the other guys trailered in but Rick rode in and out every day.

2009-10-10T07:39:42Z

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That's Rick Garrison on the right with the judges (from left) Rich Lambrechts, Pierre Terblanche and Brian Slark. Most of the other guys trailered in but Rick rode in and out every day.

From the display card: 2001 996S w/ SPS motor - motor upgrades done by BCM and Ducati Palm Beach FL Motor; FIM (custom mapped) CPU Chip (tuned by Scott Waters),996 SPS Cams,Corse Lightweigh ...

2009-10-10T07:46:05Z

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From the display card: 2001 996S w/ SPS motor - motor upgrades done by BCM and Ducati Palm Beach FL Motor; FIM (custom mapped) CPU Chip (tuned by Scott Waters),996 SPS Cams,Corse Lightweigh ...

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2009-02-12T20:00:52Z

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Rick Henry talks to the judges about his 2001 996

2009-02-12T20:03:27Z

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Rick Henry talks to the judges about his 2001 996

Long lists of upgrades take lots of discussion

2009-02-12T19:59:29Z

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Long lists of upgrades take lots of discussion

That's Chris Matodobra. His 916SP factory 955 sounded like a Corse racebike. From his bike description card: List of Goodies:Dymag CF wheels,CF Front/Rear fenders w/chain guard,CF oil coole ...

2009-10-10T07:47:44Z

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That's Chris Matodobra. His 916SP factory 955 sounded like a Corse racebike. From his bike description card: List of Goodies:Dymag CF wheels,CF Front/Rear fenders w/chain guard,CF oil coole ...

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2009-02-12T20:01:14Z

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Chris sounds off for the judges. He had everyone in the rooms attention the minute he pushed the button.

2009-02-12T20:01:26Z

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Chris sounds off for the judges. He had everyone in the rooms attention the minute he pushed the button.

This one belongs to Robert Banich. It was built by Mike Lancaster as well and came over from Las Vegas with a group of 4 bikes Mike built.

2009-02-12T20:02:36Z

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This one belongs to Robert Banich. It was built by Mike Lancaster as well and came over from Las Vegas with a group of 4 bikes Mike built.

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2009-02-12T20:01:46Z

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2009-02-12T19:59:57Z

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2009-02-12T20:03:25Z

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2009-02-12T19:59:20Z

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From the display card: Moto Euro “Best Superbike” 2006 Moto GP event at Laguna Seca. Mike Lancaster Re-Build completed 2005 includes: BST Carbon Fiber Wheels, Michelin Pilots ...

2009-10-10T07:51:28Z

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From the display card: Moto Euro “Best Superbike” 2006 Moto GP event at Laguna Seca. Mike Lancaster Re-Build completed 2005 includes: BST Carbon Fiber Wheels, Michelin Pilots ...

That's Rob Banich, Roberts son accepting the Best In Show award. This one is going to the finals

2009-02-12T20:00:47Z

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That's Rob Banich, Roberts son accepting the Best In Show award. This one is going to the finals

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2009-02-12T20:02:39Z

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Bill Dickinson and his 996S

2009-02-12T20:01:36Z

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Bill Dickinson and his 996S

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2009-02-12T19:59:14Z

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1 of 180 made

2009-02-12T20:01:37Z

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1 of 180 made

There was a stunt show across the way that went on all weekend. The judges take a moment to catch some "air"

2009-02-12T20:01:07Z

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There was a stunt show across the way that went on all weekend. The judges take a moment to catch some "air"

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2009-02-12T20:01:32Z

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Brian Slark of the Barber Motorsports Museum gives Rich Lambrechts and Pierre Terblanche some input

2009-02-12T20:00:35Z

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Brian Slark of the Barber Motorsports Museum gives Rich Lambrechts and Pierre Terblanche some input

The Holy Desmodromic Church

2009-02-12T20:01:44Z

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The Holy Desmodromic Church

The guys came in early to wipe down the bikes and make sure everything was tidy

2009-02-12T20:00:54Z

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The guys came in early to wipe down the bikes and make sure everything was tidy

And to unlock the bikes - no fooling around, these locks were the real deal

2009-10-10T07:45:27Z

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And to unlock the bikes - no fooling around, these locks were the real deal

That's Dwayne Frye, also of the Vegas foursome.

2009-02-12T19:59:32Z

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That's Dwayne Frye, also of the Vegas foursome.

From the Bike description card: 1995 916 with sps motor, magnesium vented clutch housing, nichols flywheel, lightweight clutch setup, full 52mm polished exhaust, red frame, olhins suspensio ...

2009-10-10T07:34:38Z

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From the Bike description card: 1995 916 with sps motor, magnesium vented clutch housing, nichols flywheel, lightweight clutch setup, full 52mm polished exhaust, red frame, olhins suspensio ...

Incredible attention to detail was on every piece of this machine. This bike started life as a 1995 916. These photos are with the fairing removed

2009-02-12T19:59:02Z

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Incredible attention to detail was on every piece of this machine. This bike started life as a 1995 916. These photos are with the fairing removed

Even it's own Mother wouldn't recognize it now

2009-02-12T20:02:26Z

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Even it's own Mother wouldn't recognize it now

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2009-02-12T20:01:47Z

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2009-02-12T20:01:32Z

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Locked up for the night

2009-02-12T19:58:21Z

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Locked up for the night

That's Rick Henry, the fourth member of the Las Vegas gang. Another Mike Lancaster, you might recognize this one from it's MotoEuro Magazine spread

2009-02-12T20:03:19Z

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That's Rick Henry, the fourth member of the Las Vegas gang. Another Mike Lancaster, you might recognize this one from it's MotoEuro Magazine spread

From the bike display card: 2001-996, 2005 Concours D' Elegance/Ducati Island-Best in Show/Best Superbike. Featured in Fall 2005 edition of Moto-Euro magazine.Owner Rick Henry. This bike th ...

2009-10-10T07:37:07Z

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From the bike display card: 2001-996, 2005 Concours D' Elegance/Ducati Island-Best in Show/Best Superbike. Featured in Fall 2005 edition of Moto-Euro magazine.Owner Rick Henry. This bike th ...

Check out the ripping Italian flag decal

2009-02-12T20:00:36Z

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Check out the ripping Italian flag decal

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2009-02-12T19:58:29Z

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2009-02-12T20:02:52Z

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2009-02-12T20:03:00Z

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2009-02-12T20:02:39Z

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2009-02-12T20:01:07Z

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That's the People's Choice winner Mark McKinsey. Mark works at SoCal Ducati and spent the weekend treking back and forth between the shop booth and his bike on display

2009-02-12T20:01:00Z

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That's the People's Choice winner Mark McKinsey. Mark works at SoCal Ducati and spent the weekend treking back and forth between the shop booth and his bike on display

From the display card: Nicknamed the S+ for its performance upgrades, this trackday ready bike performs as good as it looks. The deep sump Testastretta engine has received high compress ...

2009-10-10T07:43:25Z

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From the display card: Nicknamed the S+ for its performance upgrades, this trackday ready bike performs as good as it looks. The deep sump Testastretta engine has received high compress ...

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2009-02-12T20:00:04Z

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That's James Tracoma and his flawless 2002 Bostrom 996 #93/155

2009-02-12T20:03:22Z

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That's James Tracoma and his flawless 2002 Bostrom 996 #93/155

This bike has been stored the last 5 years. It was a crowd favorite and ran a close second on the peoples choice voting,

2009-02-12T20:02:45Z

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This bike has been stored the last 5 years. It was a crowd favorite and ran a close second on the peoples choice voting,

Troy Woodard trailed up with James Tracoma and brought his 1997 916 SPS

2009-02-12T19:59:49Z

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Troy Woodard trailed up with James Tracoma and brought his 1997 916 SPS

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2009-02-12T19:59:15Z

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From the display card: 1997 916 SPS 1 of 50 brought in US. 996 Corse race motor.Carbon Fiber Bodywork, custom paint, Brembo monobloc braking system, Ohlins suspension

2009-10-10T08:00:26Z

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From the display card: 1997 916 SPS 1 of 50 brought in US. 996 Corse race motor.Carbon Fiber Bodywork, custom paint, Brembo monobloc braking system, Ohlins suspension

That's Bill Langford and his 2004 998 Matrix. This bike is a total reworking of the original theme. It's classy, has great continuity and the end result was stunning. This is another bike yo ...

2009-02-12T20:00:04Z

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That's Bill Langford and his 2004 998 Matrix. This bike is a total reworking of the original theme. It's classy, has great continuity and the end result was stunning. This is another bike yo ...

From the bike display card: 2004 Ducati 998 Matrix. Termignoni exhaust, Gold color powder coated Marchesini wheels. Gold colored Cycle Cat rear sets, gold color P. Moto vented clutch cover, ...

2009-10-10T07:30:17Z

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From the bike display card: 2004 Ducati 998 Matrix. Termignoni exhaust, Gold color powder coated Marchesini wheels. Gold colored Cycle Cat rear sets, gold color P. Moto vented clutch cover, ...

The winners and the judges. From Left: Brian Slark, Mark McKinsey,Rob Banich, Rich Lambrechts, Mike Lancaster, Pierre Terblanche, Phil Delio

2009-02-12T20:01:26Z

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The winners and the judges. From Left: Brian Slark, Mark McKinsey,Rob Banich, Rich Lambrechts, Mike Lancaster, Pierre Terblanche, Phil Delio

Ken Tam and his 2001 748 Biposto

2009-02-12T20:00:39Z

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Ken Tam and his 2001 748 Biposto

Troy Bayliss signature on the tank

2009-02-12T20:00:54Z

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Troy Bayliss signature on the tank

From the description card: Pure elegance, Pure Ducati! From a stock 748, this master piece has been transformed into a one of a kind work of art. Signed by Troy Bayliss and Ben Bostrom. A ...

2009-10-10T08:08:01Z

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From the description card: Pure elegance, Pure Ducati! From a stock 748, this master piece has been transformed into a one of a kind work of art. Signed by Troy Bayliss and Ben Bostrom. A ...

That's a Bostrom Corse that's on it's way to the Peterson Museum on loan from Ducati North America. At the end of the awards ceremony all the bikes fired up and reved and reved. This was the ...

2009-02-12T20:01:07Z

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That's a Bostrom Corse that's on it's way to the Peterson Museum on loan from Ducati North America. At the end of the awards ceremony all the bikes fired up and reved and reved. This was the ...

End of day Sunday they are all loaded up and ready to head home. That's a Ford Lightening, it all adds up to One Fast Package

2009-02-12T20:02:09Z

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End of day Sunday they are all loaded up and ready to head home. That's a Ford Lightening, it all adds up to One Fast Package

Next stop, Laguna Seca Ducati Island July 20, 21, 22 where this year the Superbike Concorso will have it's own display tent on the island.

2009-10-10T07:58:59Z

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Next stop, Laguna Seca Ducati Island July 20, 21, 22 where this year the Superbike Concorso will have it's own display tent on the island.

That's me in the left mirror. See you at the races! Vicki

2009-02-12T20:01:44Z

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That's me in the left mirror. See you at the races! Vicki